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Judge orders Trump administration to restore national park signage on climate change, slavery

Clara Harter — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:57:46 GMT

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore signs related to topics such as climate change, slavery and Indigenous and LGBTQ+ history that were removed under an executive order to purge language at national parks that allegedly cast America in a negative light.

A fugitive was wanted for 2 killings in California. After 8 years on the run, he was found in Laos

Salvador Hernandez — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:56:52 GMT

A man suspected for two California killings was captured in Laos after eight years on the run, officials said. He was returned to California to face charges.

Sexual misconduct claim against Phil Mickelson refuted by video evidence, lawyer says

Ruben Vives, Steve Henson — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:12:09 GMT

Golf star Phil Mickelson is fighting a sexual misconduct allegation from a Southern California country club employee. His lawyer says there's evidence to the contrary.

Spencer Pratt appears to concede election in aggressive video threatening Bass and Raman

Noah Goldberg — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:36:18 GMT

Pratt posted a video saying his campaign was over, but vowed to continue advocating for change at City Hall without 'campaign laws hamstringing me.'

Officials say possible hantavirus case in San Quentin prison was false positive

Karen Garcia — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:30:47 GMT

A reported possible case of hantavirus in an inmate at the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center was determined to be a false positive after further laboratory testing.

Pokémon GO to jail: Robbery suspects nabbed in trading card setup

Jazmin Alvarado — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:53:43 GMT

Two arrested in San Francisco after a trading card sale turned into a robbery involving pepper spray.

In Palisades fire trial, judge bars evidence of alleged burned Bible and arson threat

Brittny Mejia — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:22:41 GMT

A federal judge had barred prosecutors from telling jurors about defendants' alleged Bible burning and threat to burn his sister's home in the Palisades fire trial.

Missing 6-year-old boy from Compton last seen with his caregiver

Summer Lin — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:01:19 GMT

Authorities are seeking the public's help in finding a missing 6-year-old from Compton last seen with his caregiver.

David Hockney, whose art celebrated sun-drenched Los Angeles, dead at 88

Jessica Gelt, Barbara Isenberg — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:34:47 GMT

David Hockney, the innovative British artist who celebrated Los Angeles' sun-drenched life and landscapes in colorful, wildly popular paintings, has died.

Amid travel bans, ICE fears and political turmoil, wary fans try to find World Cup joy

Kevin Baxter — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The most ambitious FIFA World Cup in history is underway, but geopolitical rifts, travel bans and high ticket prices threaten to smother the excitement.

After uncertainty, a positive sign for L.A. Olympics transportation funding

Justine McDaniel — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The funding requires passage in Congress, but its approval in committee last week is a crucial signal of investment from Washington after weeks of uncertainty.

Trump's quiet crackdown: Fewer ICE raids, harsher rules push immigrants to leave

Andrea Castillo — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Along with focusing on deportations, the administration is deploying other tactics to deter legal, as well as illegal, immigration.

Bass carried more Latino neighborhoods than Raman and Pratt combined, precinct data show

Noah Goldberg, Melissa Gomez, Sandhya Kambhampati — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The mayor flipped areas that supported Rick Caruso in 2022 and led the pack among Latino-majority neighborhoods.

Palisades fire defendant was spiraling mentally when blaze ignited, ATF agent testifies

James Queally, Brittny Mejia — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

An ATF agent testified Jonathan Rinderknecht was dealing with major anxiety and anger issues when he allegedly caused a fire in 2025 that later reignited as the destructive and deadly Palisades blaze.

A vision of "healthy village" for General Hospital has everything but funding

Doug Smith — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A new master plan to turn L.A.'s iconic but derelict General Hospital building and surrounding grounds into the centerpiece of a 41-acre healthy village blends affordable housing, local business, food courts, cultural venues and community gardens with the county's largest health and mental health complex.

Unfounded claims of homeless voter fraud roil L.A. We went to Skid Row for answers

Andrew Khouri, Alene Tchekmedyian — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Spencer Pratt supporters are spreading stories of vote fraud involving homeless people in the L.A. mayoral race with little or no evidence of wrongdoing.

Warning of cuts to medical services, L.A. County health officials ask state for emergency funds

Corinne Purtill — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Measure ER isn't enough, according to the head of L.A. County's Department of Health Services, which has joined other California health systems in lobbying for emergency funds.

House Democrats ask new ICE director to roll back policy limiting oversight visits

Andrea Castillo — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Democrats wrote a letter in response to a policy that requires lawmakers to identify detainees at least two business days before a visit and provide a signed consent form from each detainee.

'Unreal' crash that killed 5 SoCal teens spurs reckoning over alcohol culture

Clara Harter — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Five Santa Maria teens died in a single-car crash in which alcohol was believed to be a factor, authorities said. The tragedy has sparked a call to action around local alcohol culture.

Massive California warehouse fire could have ripple effect outside the state, official says

Karen Garcia — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:48:31 GMT

Fire erupted on the roof of a medical supply warehouse in Tracy, Calif.

Gunfire breaks out at a child custody exchange in Covina; one person killed

Seamus Bozeman — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:04:13 GMT

A man was fatally shot on Tuesday when violence broke out during a child custody exchange at a Home Depot parking lot in Covina, police said.

Man known as 'prophet' of an Oroville religious group sentenced for sexually assaulting members

Seamus Bozeman — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:15:27 GMT

An Oroville group leader has been sentenced to 225 years in prison for sexually assaulting the members of his religious organization.

Feds suspend LAHSA from receiving federal money, citing financial mismanagement

Andrew Khouri, David Zahniser — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:17:11 GMT

The Trump administration suspended LAHSA from receiving federal funds, citing financial mismanagement.

5-year-old girl swept into ocean off Laguna Beach is identified, mourned

Jazmin Alvarado, Karen Garcia — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:11:59 GMT

The body of a 5-year-old girl who was swept into the ocean with her family in Laguna Beach this week has been recovered, and authorities identified the child.

Wife of Riverside city manager files legal claim against the city he runs

Alex Wigglesworth — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:10:50 GMT

The wife of Riverside's city manager alleges the city violated her rights by investigating her without due process in retaliation for her criticism of public officials.

Stanford gets reprieve from subpoenas seeking records about trans kids' care

Sonja Sharp — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:16:14 GMT

The decision temporarily bars Stanford's Lucile Packard Children's Hospital from producing pediatric records while a judge weighs whether a Texas grand jury can force the California medical center to hand over its files.

Arellano: In Orange County, a progressive Latina pol beats back well-funded haters — again

Gustavo Arellano — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:53:12 GMT

Expect the race between Jessie Lopez and David Penaloza in California's 68th Assembly District to become a referendum on whether the leftward trend of Latino voters in Orange County continues — or whether its center holds.

Northbound 101 Freeway near downtown L.A. reopened following fatal shooting

Salvador Hernandez, Karen Garcia — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:17:16 GMT

All northbound lanes of the 101 Freeway approaching downtown Los Angeles have been reopened in Boyle Heights on Thursday evening after a shooting that involved a California Highway Patrol officer.

ICE accused of retaliating against Adelanto hunger strikers with transfers and solitary confinement

Ruben Vives, Brittny Mejia — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:36:29 GMT

More than a 100 detainees were on a hunger strike over conditions at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center in San Bernardino County.

Pasadena police officer shoots colleague during 'horseplay' in department parking lot, chief says

Richard Winton — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:11:28 GMT

Pasadena police have released a video of a police officer shooting a colleague during 'horseplay' in the department parking lot.

Murder suspect charged with 3 more SoCal killings going back decades, prosecutors say

Summer Lin — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:12:34 GMT

A San Diego man has been charged in three additional murder cases, including two from decades ago.

UC to consider reinstating SAT, ACT tests after faculty say students are deficient in math

Jaweed Kaleem — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:00:03 GMT

The University of California will consider bringing back SAT and ACT requirements for first-year admissions. UC ended test requirements in 2020.

A 'very strong' El Niño is likely. And it could hit California hard

Rong-Gong Lin II — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:25:46 GMT

El Niño has officially arrived, and the latest edition is shaping up to be particularly potent — potentially bringing higher amounts of rain to Southern California.

L.A. County D.A. claims four in five cases in $4-billion sex abuse payout may be fraudulent

Rebecca Ellis — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:01:20 GMT

L.A. County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman asks a judge to pause payouts for six months as he investigates 'significant' allegations of fraud in a $4-billion sex abuse settlement.

Spencer Pratt became a voice for L.A.'s disaffected. Where do his supporters go now?

Jenny Jarvie — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

When Republican Spencer Pratt burst into Los Angeles politics, venting a torrent of online fury against Mayor Karen Bass' handling of the Palisades fire, he pitched his mayoral campaign as a full-bore challenge to L.A.'s political status quo.

Democrats keep Prop. 50 promise alive through primary with momentum heading toward November

Kevin Rector — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

California Democrats are bullish about winning in all five districts they aimed to flip after Prop. 50. Experts said last week's primary results show signs of danger for Republicans.

Becerra heads toward the November election with a major edge over Hilton in governor's race, poll shows

Nicole Nixon — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A Berkeley IGS poll shows Democrat Xavier Becerra begins the general election campaign for California governor with a big lead over Republican Steve Hilton.

At Riverside's Mission Inn, former owner departs with historic art — and locals are outraged

Christopher Reynolds — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Before the sale of the landmark hotel closed, Kelly Roberts removed two beloved paintings that had been a part of the property for more than a century.

L.A. voters stayed with the status quo in City Hall

Melissa Gomez — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

L.A. voters reelected all City Council members running in the June 2 primary while rejecting outsider Spencer Pratt's bid to be the next mayor.

World Cup-related scams: What to know about fake websites, ticket offers and payment requests

Karen Garcia — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is warning the public of World Cup-related online scams including fake websites and suspicious ticket offers.

Locke High's charter school experiment faces shutdown as LAUSD moves to take back campus

Howard Blume — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

LAUSD wants to take back Locke high school from Green Dot after two decades. Officials say the charter school is failing; defenders want a closer look at data.

Mayor Karen Bass' brother joins Palisades fire lawsuit against city of L.A.

Clara Harter — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Kenneth Bass alleges that the city led by his sister, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, is responsible for the property loss and anguish he suffered when his home burned down in the Palisades fire.

UC Davis favored less qualified Black, Latino med school applicants, Justice Department claims

Andrew J. Campa — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:04:42 GMT

The U.S. Justice Department said an investigation by its Civil Rights Division found racial bias in admissions at UC Davis' School of Medicine.

Reward jumps to $85,000 in cold-case killing of Altadena 4-year-old shot on a relative's porch

Seamus Bozeman — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:23:58 GMT

The L.A. County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved reinstating the reward in the decade-old slaying of Salvador "Chavita" Esparza and increasing it by $10,000.

This creepy insect has been found on grapevines. What it could mean for California's wine industry

Seamus Bozeman — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:28:36 GMT

An invasive insect has been found on California grapevines, threatening the state's wine industry, experts say.

Crews make progress battling fire at Camp Pendleton; evacuations lifted

Clara Harter — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:37:19 GMT

A brush fire at Camp Pendleton on Wednesday threatened structures and temporarily prompted an evacuation order for the base's golf course and evacuation warnings in nearby areas of Oceanside.

Democrat Fiona Ma, Republican Gloria Romero to face off in race for lieutenant governor

Katie King — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:25:29 GMT

State Treasurer Fiona Ma and former California Senate Majority Leader Gloria Romero secure spots on the November election ballot in the race for lieutenant governor.

California sues Trump administration over planned ICE facility near Gilroy

Andrea Castillo — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:16:32 GMT

The lawsuit alleges that the leased land is zoned exclusively for agricultural use and that the federal government violated laws requiring state and county notification, as well as procedural steps required before beginning construction.

OnlyFans creator gets prison after fetish session turns deadly for customer

Salvador Hernandez — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:04:43 GMT

Michaela Rylaarsdam, an OnlyFans creator who duct taped a man's mouth and put a plastic bag over his head during a fatal fetish recording, was sentenced to four years in prison for involuntary manslaughter.

Rebecca Grossman and ex-Dodger should pay nearly $200 million in boys' deaths, jury finds

Richard Winton — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:36:25 GMT

A civil jury in Van Nuys has found Rebecca Grossman and ex-Dodgers pitcher Scott Erickson liable in the deaths of two young brothers in a car crash, indicating they should pay the boys' family nearly $200 million in damages.

L.A. is hosting free World Cup watch parties at county and city parks. Here's where to find them

Summer Lin — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:31:12 GMT

The L.A. county and city parks and recreation departments are hosting free World Cup watch parties across the region.

In trial opening, feds accuse man of lighting Palisades fire as 'revenge' on the wealthy

Brittny Mejia — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:49:43 GMT

In opening statements, federal prosecutors accuse Jonathan Rinderknecht of starting a fire that reignited as the Palisades Fire to get 'revenge' against society.

Supporters cheer new L.A. County healthcare sales tax: 'It's a lifesaver'

Rebecca Ellis — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:49:06 GMT

Supporters of the Measure ER half-cent sales tax rallied Wednesday to celebrate what they framed as a historic win for the region's cash-strapped healthcare system.

Deputies called after juveniles ride e-bikes through Walmart aisles in Orange County

Salvador Hernandez — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:29:26 GMT

Deputies were called after two young riders were spotted driving e-bikes through Walmart aisles in Lake Forest, nearly striking shoppers.

5 teens killed in crash in Santa Maria; alcohol may have played a role, police say

Alex Wigglesworth — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:35:39 GMT

Police believe that the vehicle may have been speeding and that alcohol may have been a factor in the crash.

Search for girl ends after 24 hours of scouring ocean amid treacherous conditions

Jazmin Alvarado, Clara Harter — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:56:43 GMT

A mother and two children were swept into the ocean in Laguna Beach on Tuesday, and one of the children remains missing, according to officials.

Driver smashes into Manhattan Beach laundromat, killing customer inside

Summer Lin — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:32:18 GMT

A woman was killed Tuesday night after a driver drove into a laundromat in Manhattan Beach, according to police.

VA promise of 800 new homes on West L.A. campus this year shrinks to 260

Doug Smith — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Veterans Affairs is calling for bids to build up to 260 units of temporary housing on its West L.A. campus, reducing its earlier promise of 750 to 800 units and delaying the deadline.

'It's an injustice': Shrinking state funds could slow fixes for Californians with toxic water

Ian James — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

California is set to reduce funding for a program that helps communities with contaminated water. Critics say it will stall progress.

A huge fire threatened to burn a pristine California island. Inside the fight to preserve this oasis

Grace Toohey — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

It's been just days since firefighters reached full containment of the 18,379-acre blaze on Santa Rosa Island. Crews are now assessing the damage to this ecological and cultural oasis.

Arellano: Spencer Pratt could have been a real contender. His greatest enemy was himself

Gustavo Arellano — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Spencer Pratt had a few things going for him when he launched an insurgent campaign to become Los Angeles' next mayor.

Why the L.A. mayoral runoff is about to be a 'knife fight'

David Zahniser, Noah Goldberg — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Experts say Bass and Raman are generally aligned on policy, which means the mayoral campaign ahead is likely to be characterized by attacks on each other.

California's e-bike laws and restrictions: A guide on what to know

Salvador Hernandez — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Here's a quick guide to whether yours or your kid's e-bike is legal under California law and who is legally allowed to ride them.

Ad nauseam: How message fatigue tanked Tom Steyer's $216-million campaign

Seema Mehta, Nicole Nixon — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Despite spending a record-shattering amount of his wealth on his run for governor, Steyer failed to win enough votes in last week's primary to advance to the November general election.

Hiker who died in Runyon Canyon ID'd as Hollywood screenwriter, pal of Caitlyn Jenner

Clara Harter — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:41:25 GMT

Authorities have identified the hiker who suffered a fatal medical emergency in Runyon Canyon as 78-year-old screenwriter William Hasley, who helped Caitlyn Jenner write a motivational book.

Supporters of L.A. County healthcare sales tax declare victory

Rebecca Ellis — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:27:40 GMT

Supporters of Measure ER, a proposed L.A. County half-cent healthcare sales tax, declared victory Tuesday after days of steadily gaining ground as more ballots were counted.

Primm is a spooky shell of its former self. But the gambling oasis may have found a savior

Andrew J. Campa — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:03:18 GMT

The Primm family, owners of the territory that includes three casino resorts and other businesses, announced a deal that allows Las Vegas-based Terrible's, owned by the Herbst family and perhaps most famous for a string of gas stations and convenience stores, to operate the properties.

Former Fox News host Steve Hilton clinches a top spot in governor's race, will challenge Xavier Becerra

Dakota Smith, Nicole Nixon, Seema Mehta — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 23:44:25 GMT

Former Fox News host Steve Hilton wins a spot in the California governor's race. He will face Xavier Becerra in November.

Man who took hostages at Trader Joe's acquitted of murder in case where LAPD killed manager in gun battle

James Queally, Libor Jany — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 23:34:29 GMT

Gene Atkins was acquitted of murder charges in the 2018 death of Mely Corado, a Trader Joe's manager who was felled by LAPD bullets during a shootout between police and the convicted felon.

LAPD officer hit in ballistic vest, suspect wounded as shots exchanged after Boyle Heights pursuit

Richard Winton — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 23:08:14 GMT

An LAPD officer was hit in the ballistic vest when police and a gunman exchanged fire after a police pursuit in Boyle Heights, police said.

Nick Reiner seeks money for defense in his parents' killings from trust they established for him

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 23:05:05 GMT

Nick Reiner, who is suspected of murdering his parents, is petitioning the court to release funds to pay for his legal defense from a trust established by Rob and Michele Reiner.

Becerra and Hilton spar about electoral integrity as Trump claims California elections are rigged

Seema Mehta, Dakota Smith — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 23:01:35 GMT

As Trump pushed unfounded claims that California's elections are rigged, the security of the ballot box became a flash point in the governor's race.

Battle rages at City Hall over proposed rodeo ban

Susanne Rust, Melissa Gomez — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 22:35:00 GMT

Rodeo lovers and animal welfare advocates showed up at City Hall to debate a draft ordinance that would ban the events in Los Angeles.

Advocates urge support for measure that would allow noncitizens to vote in L.A. elections

Melissa Gomez — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 21:05:29 GMT

The measure by Councilmember Soto-Martínez would allow noncitizens in Los Angeles to vote in city and school district elections.

California's slow vote count faces changes as Supreme Court decision on late ballots looms

Kevin Rector — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 19:45:22 GMT

The U.S. Supreme Court could soon rule that California cannot accept ballots after election day. Experts are unsure what effect that would have on the counting process, but say there are other steps the state could take to speed things up.

'Inappropriate' images show up in Pomona recreation guide. City is investigating

Hannah Fry — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 19:38:35 GMT

Pomona officials launched an investigation this week after pornographic images were found in at least two copies of the city's summer recreation guide.

California couple use hatchet, water bottle to fight off bear attack in Mammoth Lakes

Jazmin Alvarado — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 18:53:55 GMT

A California couple attacked by a bear outside their eastern Sierra Nevada home have survived the encounter after fighting off the animal with a water bottle and a hatchet, authorities said.

SoFi Stadium workers union announces labor deal, averting strike during World Cup

Kevin Baxter — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 18:06:40 GMT

The union representing 2,000 food and beverage workers at SoFi Stadium announced they reached a tentative agreement with Legends Hospitality Monday.

Palisades and Eaton fire survivors can defer 2025 property tax payments. Here's how

Karen Garcia — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 18:05:27 GMT

Los Angeles fire survivors can apply for property tax deferment, with no penalties or interest until June 30, 2030.

Shooting ends with woman dead, car crashing into beauty salon near Inglewood

Summer Lin — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 17:32:23 GMT

A person was shot and killed and another hospitalized Monday night near Inglewood, according to authorities.

Man armed with knife fatally shot by police in Glendale

Summer Lin — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 14:34:02 GMT

A man armed with a knife was shot and killed by police in Glendale on Monday night, according to authorities.

Push to install license plate readers comes amid questions about how data are shared

Libor Jany — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Bureau of Street Lighting has played a key role in the proliferation of automated license plate readers, a surveillance tool mounted on poles around the city.

New evidence confirms Edison's idle line ignited Eaton fire, lawyers say

Melody Petersen — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

New surveillance footage and evidence from Southern California Edison confirms that a century-old, idle transmission line that the utility failed to remove ignited last year's deadly Eaton fire, lawyers said in a court filing.

A battle over billboards roils Inglewood

Christopher Damien, Isaiah Murtaugh — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Billboards are at the center of a corporate power struggle that may be headed to the ballot this November.

Santa Monica Mountains' last steelhead trout survived the Palisades fire — and even had babies

Lila Seidman — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Scientists feared the Santa Monica Mountains' last endangered steelhead trout were wiped out by the Palisades fire. Then, they found them alive in Topanga Creek.

A long-stalled Venice affordable housing project could be moving forward

Andrew Khouri — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Last month, a judge ruled the city of L.A.'s Board of Transportation Commissioners erred in rejected the Venice Dell affordable housing project in 2024. The ruling opens a pathway to build the project, which was first proposed in 2016.

Attorney hammers Peter Grossman, who concedes wife was drinking, speeding before she killed 2 boys

Richard Winton — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 02:51:48 GMT

Renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Peter Grossman was questioned for hours by an attorney for the family of Mark and Jacob Iskander as a jury considers punitive damages.

O.C. man downs 2 quarts of Jack Daniel's, shoots at sheriff's helicopter, gets 9-year sentence

Seamus Bozeman — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 02:25:13 GMT

A Laguna Nigel man was sentenced to nine years in prison for shooting at a sheriff's helicopter after downing 2 quarts of Jack Daniel's.

Disability rights advocates protest Newsom's proposed cuts to in-home support services

Katie King — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 01:39:05 GMT

Disability rights advocates gathered outside the state Capitol to push back on Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposed cuts to in-home supportive services.

Intruder shot and killed by San Jacinto homeowner, sheriff says

Jazmin Alvarado — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 01:37:00 GMT

A suspected home invader, armed with a shotgun, exchanged gunfire with a San Jacinto homeowner and was killed, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.

How Nithya Raman went from last-minute candidate to the L.A. mayor runoff

Noah Goldberg, David Zahniser — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 00:03:19 GMT

Raman achieved two crucial goals during her campaign: raise her profile outside her district, while framing Pratt as someone radically out of step with L.A. voters.

Father shot 10-year-old twins in Canoga Park murder-suicide, police say

Seamus Bozeman, Clara Harter — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 23:37:24 GMT

A father is believed to have fatally shot his two 10-year-old sons and then turned the gun on himself, authorities say. The murder-suicide investigation continues in Canoga Park.

Many Californians feared federal meddling in elections before Trump's latest baseless attacks, poll finds

Phil Willon, Justine McDaniel, Nicole Nixon — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 22:50:26 GMT

Even before President Trump's latest wave of unfounded claims of election fraud in California, a significant percentage of voters in the state expressed concerns about federal interference in the electoral process, according to a new poll.

Bacteria found in Target baby wipes could be life-threatening to infants; recall underway

Seamus Bozeman — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 21:35:43 GMT

The discovery of bacteria in baby wipes sold at Target stores has prompted a nationwide recall, the FDA announced.

Their mother suffocated on a pullout couch, police say. Now two SoCal women are accused of murder

Jazmin Alvarado — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 21:34:36 GMT

Investigators allege that a San Diego woman was left face down on a pullout couch for at least 15 hours.

Temperatures to warm up as the World Cup comes to L.A.

Summer Lin — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 17:57:41 GMT

A warm-up in temperatures is expected this week in Los Angeles, coinciding with the first game of the U.S. men's World Cup on Friday at SoFi Stadium.

Release of sex offenders leads to clash over parole board confirmations

Katie King — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Democratic-led state Senate last week voted to reconfirm five commissioners to the California Board of Parole Hearings, a move that drew outcry from Republicans who said the board recently made several egregious decisions.